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Built Different Episode 2: The sector no one talks about
In Episode 2, Jane and David explore the paradox of working inside a sector that millions of Australians rely on, yet one that remains largely invisible in our national conversation. They unpack why disability rarely enters mainstream culture unless something goes wrong, how negative NDIS press shapes public perception, and whether these cultural narratives influence Government reform.
Disability impacts approximately 5.5 million Australians. That’s one in five people. Yet it remains largely invisible in mainstream culture.
In this episode, Jane and David explore the sector no one talks about. They unpack why disability often only enters the public conversation when something goes wrong, why negative NDIS stories dominate headlines, and what this reveals about how disability is perceived in Australia.
They also explore whether these cultural narratives influence Government reform, question whether co-design risks becoming a box ticking exercise rather than genuine collaboration, and examine the human cost of staying silent on the sector’s challenges.
This episode goes beyond the news stories to examine the culture, assumptions and decisions that shape the lives of people with disability and their families. If care in Australia is going to improve, we need to face what’s happening and start having the conversations that matter.
🎧 Episode 2 is also available on Spotify: